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GDPR, meetings

GDPR: 5 Steps You Need to Take Immediately

Though larger companies have had GDPR initiatives in place since last year, the reality is that in many smaller ones there's still work to be done.

Vote Set for Expansion of Indiana Convention Center

The Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee will soon vote on whether to use existing taxes to expand the Indiana Convention Center.
meeting planner salary, meetings

What is the Average Meeting Planner Salary?

Looking for the average meeting planner salary? The answer depends on who you talk to.

United Plans to Retrofit for More Premium Seats

Nearly 250 international, domestic and regional of United Airlines’ fleet will transform to include 1,600 premium seats by the end of the next year.
WTACH, World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage, tourism, overtourism, millennials, Turkey,

New Tourism Association Launches to Combat Overtourism

The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage works with destinations to assist in combating overtourism.
WhatsApp

WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger & Instagram Merge

If, like many planners, you use WhatsApp as the communication platform for your events, this article is for you.
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Melia Reinvents INNSIDE Brand, Still Caters to Millennials

Melia Hotels International has big news: It’s reinventing the INNSIDE by Melia lifestyle brand to include resort destinations.
favorite airports, meetings

Meeting Planners Name Their Favorite Airports

We asked some of our favorite meeting planner road warriors to name their favorite airports—and what makes them so special

Flu Season Takes a Turn for the Worst

If you have an event scheduled during flu season or one that includes US attendees traveling abroad, here are a few quick tips for keeping the flu at bay.
airlines, airports, air traffic controllers, government shutdown, Transportation Security Administration,

Air Traffic Controllers Issue Warning as Shutdown Continues

Planners who were already concerned about air travel issues have more reason to be now, as air traffic controllers issued a warning about the safety of the nation’s aviation system.
government shutdown, National Park Service, national monuments, Smithsonian, meeting tips

What National Parks & Museums Might Be Closed During the Shutdown

Planners should check out what national parks and museums are closed due to the shutdown, especially if they planned a meeting around them.

Meeting Planners Unite Reboots

A new name and energized mission defies the one-year anniversary of the planner commission cuts that rocked the meetings industry.
Brexit, United Kingdom, European Union, Theresa May, Industry News

What Meeting Planners Can Do as Brexit Nears

With still no plan in place and the March 29 Brexit deadline fast approaching, a “no-deal” Brexit is becoming a very real possibility.

How the Government Shutdown Can Affect Meetings

We’re four weeks into the government shutdown (now the longest in history), so the question remains, what exactly does this mean for meetings?